Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in Snowflake: A Technical Deep Dive

Jaya Krishna Vemuri

doi:10.32628/CSEIT251112254

Authors

Jaya Krishna Vemuri State Street Bank and Trust Company, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT251112254

Keywords:

Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Zero Copy Cloning

Abstract

This technical deep dive examines Snowflake's comprehensive approach to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) in cloud-based data warehousing environments. The article explores how Snowflake addresses the challenges of exponential data growth and increasing real-time processing demands through advanced features including geo-redundant storage, time travel capabilities, and automated failover mechanisms. It article the platform's implementation of security frameworks, continuous data protection, and audit logging while providing detailed insights into best practices for organizations implementing BC/DR strategies. The discussion encompasses the technical architecture, performance optimizations, and practical considerations for maintaining operational resilience across multiple cloud providers and geographical regions, offering a comprehensive framework for enterprise-grade disaster recovery implementation.

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